Partly because my neighbor and his girlfriend are noisy and partly because I want a change of scenery. I've decided to swap my two upstairs bedrooms. The larger one is currently used as a home office and a guest bedroom and the smaller one serves as my bedroom. The bedroom faces a common area parking lot and a shared backyard with my previously mentioned noisy neighbors and the office faces a beautiful courtyard that kids cut through in the school months. But now that its summer and my neighbor will be spending more time in our yard and the kids won't have school soon I think moving into the office might be the best plan.

I'm actually quite excited about the swap, even though it's going to be a great deal of work, and I'm not totally sure my desk will make it through the doors (my dad and brother-in-law broke it to get it in in the first place). But I'm determined to try. In fact, I'm very excited about having the extra bedroom space.

I have recently purchased a comforter for the office pull out bed and I bought it a little large so it will fit my bed, so that will work perfectly. I will probably purchase some matching sheets and maybe a bed skirt but other than that, I shouldn't have to spend any more money.

The hardest part of the move will be actually moving everything but it's a challenge that I'm looking forward to. There's nothing like redecorating and getting a fresh perspective to make your home feel exciting and new. In fact, I'm so inspired I'm thinking about redecorating my eat in kitchen.

I started painting again the other day after a little vacation and am getting very excited about my own home.

Two days ago I began the final stretch of my client's lake home and after a couple hours I realized that my book on tape wasn't holding my attention, I was busy daydreaming about my own little home.

I'm so excited to fix up my office. Its the time of year when the sun rises as I'm beginning my work day and every morning I pass my disaster of an office and see that glorious sunlight streaming through the cherry trees, casting a pink glow through the room, and I think how much I'd rather be working there than downstairs in my dark, cluttered livingroom.

I'm planning on ripping out the horrible carpet left by the last tenant and putting down a faux hardwood (probably the Ikea bamboo). I'm going to call on my friend Kevin for help now that he's a pro, having finished his own condo.

I initially wanted to divide the room into two rooms by building a platform that would hold the pull out couch and other guest room accessories. I'd further separate this area by putting up an Ikea floor to ceiling open bookshelf. But at this point I think I'll skip the platform. I'd still like to have the step up into the guest/bedroom area but that can wait.

So next week I'm going to take all of the books and paperwork, and other junk out of the office and rip out the carpet. Then hopefully the week after I can get Kevin to spare a day and we'll throw in the wood floors. Then I'll probably take another week to bring everything back into the office and organize everything.

It's time to break out the paintbrush and embrace some new colors in my home.

Traditionally the beginning of the year is a slow work time for me. For some reason the stars align and my financial work, my painting and my freelance writing all slow down after the holidays and I'm left with nothing to do. This year I've decided to tackle and wrap up the 17 different decorating projects I began a few months back.

First up, the master bath. I painted this room soon after I moved in, the oompa loompa orange had to go but I'm afraid my faux finishing solution was muddied and unattractive, so it was top priority. I selected a buttery yellow, a color that looks good on me, and now I'm in love with the bathroom. There is still some work but it's such a happy color and it compliments me when I look in the mirror, which is actually very important in a bathroom that contains the main vanity.

The next room, the office. This is such a pet project because it's sort of dictated the direction the rest of the upstairs will take. I already laid Pergo flooring in the room (Installing Hardwood Laminate Floor) and I've now decided to do the entire second floor, except master bath, in Pergo. I'd also decided to paint the trim in the office white and this of course means that all the trim upstairs must follow suit. So in a way the office is directing the flow of decorating ideas.

But the very best part of the office is the color. Initially I wanted to paint the room white and add little pink touches here and there. I like the color pink but didn't want to make a "baby's room". I thought the touches would soften the office feel of the room and make it more inviting. This room will also be serving as a guest room and I'd like an office that make me feel cozy and happy.

Well those logical plans flew out the window and I painted the entire room a soft but rather bright pink and I couldn't be happier with the results.

The previous owner had painted the walls and ceiling a neutral tan or a deep flesh tone color. The effect was you weren't sure if the room was painted or not. My first step was to paint the ceiling white. I know painting ceiling and walls the same color is a trend but what it does is bring the ceiling down and in a standard, small, mass-produced room a low ceiling is confining. It also makes the walls seem to come in and meet the ceiling in a claustrophobic way. If you haven't guessed, I personally do not like the same color ceilings. The white lifted the room and was like a cool breeze coming through.

The previous walls were a warm tan color and I erased that with my cool, fresh, girly pink. It made the entire room seem so much bigger. Then I accented a window cut out with a very deep pink. This dark color will also be used to behind book shelves so a little color pops through behind the books, but it's not overwhelming.

Pink is VERY popular right now, expect to find dark, deep pink accents all over the place. This is the reason I chose this color for an accent, but not the reason I selected pink. I think you really have to love pink to commit to the color, it's not for the faint of heart but the results can be amazingly pretty and cheery.

Internet as we all know is the best source of enquiring about anything in this world. For getting the right thing at the right price and according to your desire, you should go through the websites which provides a number of designs for your homes interior, let it be the accessories for the walls or the tiles for your floors or carpets or rugs for spreading all over at your home.There are some companies who offer designs for the interiors of your property whether it is your house or office. These companies have catalogs of designs which give you an idea in the primary survey of designs. You can also browse through the internet for the designs and designers who you think would be good for your project. Along with the designs of the interiors the design of the exteriors are of the same importance, as your house or office should look beautiful from onside as well as from outside.There are also many magazines like the Inside Outside, and the design source which brings designs for the residential and commercial buildings which can also help you in framing out exactly what you want for your property.Many people are always curious about the latest fashion going on in the market; they always keep on looking for the trendy things all over the market. Some companies supply really good accessories in the market. Some are known for their clocks and handmade wall hangings whereas some are known for their crockery and bowls. Some are famous for giving out the perfect tiles for your interior and some are famous for finally bringing them together to decorate your interior.While getting the interior done the lighting system, keeping the right thing at the right place and the combination should always be kept in mind as if a single thing goes wrong it spoils the whole work done and does not gives a good rhythm to your eyes.

Buying living room furniture is a huge investment that needs a lot of search time and preparation. Regular use of furniture can make a considerable impact on the durability and looks of your furniture. Hence, it is very much necessary for you to take proper care of your living room furniture and bedroom furniture to make it work for you over a longer period of time.While cleaning your living room furniture, do not make the use of harsh chemicals or toxins. These cleaners may leave your bedroom furniture smelling and shiny for some time, but there will be further issues with them at a later point of time. You can use a plant damp cloth and a mild cleaner to clean the furniture.Have your heart of steam cleaning. It seems to be very nice but can do a lot of issues with your furniture as excessive moisture can cause odors, mold and soil build-up. If you regularly use vacuum cleaner on you furniture, then you must know that its regular use may cause problems. Therefore, it is advised to do vacuuming once in a week and extend it through space between cushions and the crevices of your furniture.

Are you looking to give your bathroom a complete revamp? I am sure you would be looking at wet rooms direct elements for installation. Yes, you’re right as this move will bestow with a modern bathroom right away. Purchasing them online is indeed a great choice and there are more chances of getting heavy discounts there. Moreover, you can browse through all the world’s leading bathroom accessory brands at ease.The complete range of wet rooms direct kits, shower enclosures and backer boards from the abacus direct elements range come with a 10 year guarantee and free delivery. There are websites on which you can get access to thousands of bathroomdesigns that you can choose to apply in your bathroom. Right from choosing the tiles to fitting wet room kits, you can easily find a reliable plumber to do this task for you.There are thousands of bathroom designs available online that you can choose with ease. These designs are shared by other users and experts who love sharing them with others so that they can apply them in their bathrooms. You will get all world-known brands here such as Fantini, Hansgrohe, Abacus elements, Vessini, Elegance and many more.

Hosting a holiday party should be fun, not stressful, so to ease your mind and keep your anxiety at a minimum, we are offering some tips to make hosting a holiday brunch fun this year! After all, you should be able to enjoy the meal and the good company as much as your guests.Brunch is a favorite meal for many people, so you want to make your holiday brunch a delicious and fun experience for everyone. Most mornings during the week and even weekends, we don’t have time to sit down and enjoy a hot meal, so to relax and enjoy a yummy meal with loved ones or people you just enjoy hanging out with is a real treat !To actually have time to linger over a mid-morning meal and engage in conversation instead of dealing with the hustle and bustle of big city transportation is a rare occasion and definitely one to be relished. So, as you plan your holiday brunch, keep in mind that this may be the only meal of its kind for many of your busy brunch guests, especially during the hectic holiday season !

1) Make as much food ahead of time as possible. Since brunch is the first meal of the day, there’s not as much time to prepare the dishes as there would be for a dinner party. If the thought of getting up at 4:00 a.m. to start preparing food for your 11:00 a.m. brunch does not sound appealing, then you must start the preparations before the actual date of the party. Foods that can be prepped ahead of time and then assembled and baked the morning of the brunch include croissants, sausage patties, cinnamon rolls, and scones. If you’re working with dough, you can usually freeze it ahead of time and then let it thaw out in the refrigerator the night before the brunch.

2) Keep your brunch simple. Your guests are not expecting a meal that would earn a five star rating. You’d be surprised at how much your guests will love the simple dishes you have prepared. You can make simple dishes elegant and make your guests feel special without slaving away in the kitchen for hours and hours. Breakfast wraps, pancakes, waffles and omelets are dishes that are simple yet spectacular when made properly. Find some great recipes for these culinary creations and wow your guests !

3) Offer something to eat right away as your guests are going to be hungry, especially if children are invited. Have something for your guests to snack on and sip while you finish preparing the main dishes. Some suggestions to keep those hunger pangs at bay include smoothies, fruit salad, fruit and dip, yogurt, nuts and bite-sized muffins.Make your holiday brunch a hit by following these easy tips

I was able to visit New York City early October and wanted to share my favorite photo from the trip. Here is the view from the rooftop deck at Archstone Clinton, one of Archstone’s luxury apartment communities in Midtown Manhattan. I loved visiting with the staff, touring the amenities, checking out the fabulous apartments, and getting a feel for the neighborhood. Wouldn’t you love an afternoon on this deck to relax and enjoy a book ?